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Tooling assembly and associated system and method for manufacturing a porous composite structure

US11534992B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

The Boeing Company · US

Inventors

Tara Kovacs Baker · Charleston, US
William L. Serencsits · Charleston, US
Holly J. Thomas · St. George, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 4, 2019
Grant date	Dec 27, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 21, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB32B2605/00
WIPO fieldOther special machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tooling assembly for manufacturing a porous composite structure. The tooling assembly includes a first tooling member and a second tooling member. The first tooling member includes a first body that defines a first internal volume and a first inlet. The first inlet is fluidly coupled with the first internal volume. The first tooling member also includes a first tooling surface that defines a plurality of first perforations that are fluidly coupled with the first internal volume. The second tooling member includes a second body that defines a second internal volume and a second inlet. The second inlet is fluidly coupled with the second internal volume. The second tooling member also includes a second tooling surface that defines a plurality of second perforations that are fluidly coupled with the second internal volume.

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